low pressure on one piston: New Engine?
 

My 1.8 turbo SE 05 has been diagnosed with not enough pressure in one piston. Only 73,000
Is it better to replace the engine or have new piston rings put in?
What is best to do or cheapest?

You don't necessarily need a new engine - probably a cracked piston which does happen on the turbo-you need to take her to an engine repair garage to take the head off and replace/repair your piston and they should replace all the piston rings and relap the valves. I had low compression on a cylinder and the car was sorted by the garage.

Saying that where i live it is a lot cheaper cost wise than London. :shrug:

Are you sure it's not a valve problem?

Can you do a leakdown test

Pm MIckyboy
Lovely chap and extremely helpful. Not too far and he's good at this sort of thing

A cylinder leakage test will confirm if valve or piston related
The good news is you can repair either without removing the engine

i MIGHT HAVE TO COME TO YORKSHIRE LOL
THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY

WOW I WAS FEARING THE WORST. I had a complete clutch £800 back in December . Thanks i feel better already.

The chap said he'd done a pressure test and one of the cylinders was as low as 4. if that makes sense?